What Crew Members Say About Mt-Hari-Akash

In the early hours of August 16, 2010, at around 0145 hrs, the oil tanker MT HARI AKASH (IMO: 9156553) was navigating through the waters approximately 19 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Mangkai, positioned at coordinates 3.15.N, 105.18.5.E. During this time, a group of five to six armed pirates attempted to board the vessel via the poop deck. Swift action by the ship's Master involved raising the alarm and effectively mustering the crew, coupled with announcements made over the public address system to alert everyone on board. Fortunately, the pirates were thwarted in their efforts and fled the scene without taking any valuables.

In a dramatic turn of events, the tanker HARI AKASH, identified by IMO number 9156553, faced an attempted boarding by a group of armed pirates on August 16, 2010. The incident unfolded at approximately 1:45 AM, while the vessel was sailing at coordinates 3.15.N, 105.18.5.E, roughly 19 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Mangkai. Reports indicate that five to six pirates, wielding knives, managed to board the tanker via the poop deck. However, thanks to the swift actions of the vessel's Master, who promptly raised the alarm and mustered the crew, the pirates were thwarted in their attempt and fled the scene without acquiring any valuables. This incident highlights the ongoing piracy risks in some regions and the importance of crew preparedness in maritime safety.